National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (R) receives the delegation of US congress officials on July 6 (Photo: quochoi.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s external policy is always treasuring therelations with the US, National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty told visiting US congress officials in Hanoi on July 6.
Ty greeted adelegation from the Armed Service Committee of the US House of Representatives,led by Michael Dennis Rogers, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Strategic Forcesin Hanoi on July 6, saying the visit offers both sides to frankly talk aboutissues of mutual concern to promote cooperation across sectors.
Vietnam wants to bolster and deepen the comprehensive partnership with the US ina practical and efficient way bilaterally, regionally and globally, so both cando more for the maintenance of peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity inthe region and the world, he said.
Ty suggested the US Congressand Government support accelerating trade ties with Vietnam, improving thecapacity of Vietnam’s maritime police, and increasing cooperation in search andrescue and natural disaster relief, as part of efforts to step up the bilateralcomprehensive partnership.
He highly valued practicalactivities taken by the US Congress and Government in addressing the war consequencesin Vietnam, wishing the efforts will continue.
He also suggested the two countries design exchange programmes for legislatorsto exchange experience.
Rogers affirmed that the US always sees Vietnam a close friend and a reliablepartner in the region and the world.
He pledged that he will continue supporting the promotion of Vietnam-UScooperation in a more productive manner.-VNA
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